What are Xanthelasmas? Xanthelasmas are collections of cholesterol and fat underneath the skin in the upper and lower eyelid region. They begin as small, round yellowish bumps that can slowly grow over time. If they remain untreated, they may grow to create...

Warts are benign (non-cancerous) skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV). You are more likely to get one of these viruses if you cut or damage your skin in some way. Wart...

Over time, a pierced earlobe can become stretched if a person frequently wears large or heavy earrings. In addition to creating a long or wide opening, earrings may tear completely through the lobe. A torn earlobe may also result from trauma, such as having an earring...

A lipoma is a benign soft-tissue tumor that can be found anywhere on the skin and are most common in middle age. Lipomas rarely become cancerous and are not usually a medical concern unless they become infected. However, many people are bothered by the appearance of...

Sebaceous cysts, commonly known as just cysts, are small, closed sacs that contain solid or fluid material and can be found anywhere on the skin. They develop as an infection, often from a swollen hair follicle, and require treatment to prevent it from enlarging or...

Skin tags (medically known as acrochordon), are small growths on the skin that are benign, colorless and can, depending on a location, cause some discomfort. What Are Some of the Most Common Areas for Skin Tags to Occur? People can literally get skin tags anywhere....